Another Long Weekend is upon us and that means RCMP are beefing up patrols. Officers will keep an eye out for all violations but in particular drinking and driving and getting behind the wheel if you are high. Staff Sgt. Stephane Caron admits to us, it can be tougher to find those who have been smoking a joint or taking some pills compared to those who have had to many drinks,
So far this year, 20% of serious collisions RCMP have responded to have involved an impaired driver.
Saturday, August 1, 2009
New License Plates
The provincial government has rolled out a series of new license plates yesterday, including one with the slogan "Be...in this place". Business New Brunswick Minister Victor Boudreau says the new slogan seeks to inspire New Brunswickers to recognize and pursue the natural advantages of this province.
The newly designed plates will be available on August 4th for $25. New conservation plates with three new designs will be available for $32. Also new, owners of seasonal or antique vehicles will now have a single licence plate for their vehicles. Getting a new license plate is optional.
The newly designed plates will be available on August 4th for $25. New conservation plates with three new designs will be available for $32. Also new, owners of seasonal or antique vehicles will now have a single licence plate for their vehicles. Getting a new license plate is optional.
Casino Construction Update
Construction of the province's first casino near Magnetic Hill in Moncton is on target. President of Suncor Gaming New Brunswick, Mike Novac, tells us they are still slated for completion by next spring.
Novac says at this point they are in range of their projected budget of 89 million dollars. He also says the project will create a boon for the city when they hire four hundred more workers in the next few weeks.
Novac says at this point they are in range of their projected budget of 89 million dollars. He also says the project will create a boon for the city when they hire four hundred more workers in the next few weeks.
Swine Flu Vaccine On It's Way
New Brunswickers will be receiving at least one dose of the anti-H-1-N-1 vaccine when it becomes available later this year. Deputy chief medical health officer Dr Paul Van Buynder says the vaccination program will begin with at risk groups like those under 20 or those with chronic diseases.
Van Buynder says most people will receive two doses of the vaccine -- but -- seniors may only receive one shot because studies have shown they have built up a natural immunity to the virus -- the shots will be given free of charge.
Van Buynder says most people will receive two doses of the vaccine -- but -- seniors may only receive one shot because studies have shown they have built up a natural immunity to the virus -- the shots will be given free of charge.
Friday, July 31, 2009
Calais CelebratesThere 200th Birthday
Updated July31/09
Calais Maine is celebrating there 200th birthday today. Mayor Vinton Cassidy tells tide news there will plenty to celebrate on both sides of the border:
Cassidy says the Mayor from St John and the Mayor from St Stephen will be in Calais to celebrate this day. Back in 1909 the city of Calais was officially named.
Calais Maine is celebrating there 200th birthday today. Mayor Vinton Cassidy tells tide news there will plenty to celebrate on both sides of the border:
Cassidy says the Mayor from St John and the Mayor from St Stephen will be in Calais to celebrate this day. Back in 1909 the city of Calais was officially named.
New Fisheries Service Centre Now Open
Updated July31/09
The Fisheries Service Centre on Campobello Island is now open.The announcement was made yesterday by The Federal Minister of Fisheries and Oceans Gail shea . The project is part of an overall DFO accommodation strategy for Southwest New Brunswick that has already seen new offices built over the last three years in Grand Manan Island and St. George.The new building was built by a Campobello Island contractor using local materials and suppliers.
The Fisheries Service Centre on Campobello Island is now open.The announcement was made yesterday by The Federal Minister of Fisheries and Oceans Gail shea . The project is part of an overall DFO accommodation strategy for Southwest New Brunswick that has already seen new offices built over the last three years in Grand Manan Island and St. George.The new building was built by a Campobello Island contractor using local materials and suppliers.
Kier on Tidal Power
Updated July31/09
Energy Minister Jack Kier says without a doubt, they will harness the tidal energy of the Bay of Fundy. Kier tells Tide News, it's just a matter of time before Irving Oil and the Huntsman Marine Science Centre determine what type of equipment will be needed to survive the high tides of the Bay.
Kier says the Bay of Fundy is a pretty rough environment but private investors will eventually make a break through.
Energy Minister Jack Kier says without a doubt, they will harness the tidal energy of the Bay of Fundy. Kier tells Tide News, it's just a matter of time before Irving Oil and the Huntsman Marine Science Centre determine what type of equipment will be needed to survive the high tides of the Bay.
Kier says the Bay of Fundy is a pretty rough environment but private investors will eventually make a break through.
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Lotto Deadline
Updated July29/09
The second prize for a record-breaking 6-49 jackpot is still going unclaimed in the province.The Atlantic Lottery Corporation says the second prize winning ticket was sold in Westmorland County last summer and is worth 220 thousand dollars.
The ticket was sold for the August 8th 6-49 draw worth 43 million dollars. The top prize was split two ways in Ontario and Quebec. The deadline to claim the second prize is next Saturday.
The second prize for a record-breaking 6-49 jackpot is still going unclaimed in the province.The Atlantic Lottery Corporation says the second prize winning ticket was sold in Westmorland County last summer and is worth 220 thousand dollars.
The ticket was sold for the August 8th 6-49 draw worth 43 million dollars. The top prize was split two ways in Ontario and Quebec. The deadline to claim the second prize is next Saturday.
Lepreau Delays
Updated July29/09
The provincial Opposition Leader is voicing continued concerns over the mounting costs of the Point Lepreau refurbishment. The 1.4 billion dollar project is now at least 150 million dollars over budget--and--that extra cost was for a five month timeline extention. The project is now seven months behind schedule and expected to be finished early next year.
David Alward says a non-partisan committee should be set up to oversee the work and promote trans-parency and account-ability.
The provincial Opposition Leader is voicing continued concerns over the mounting costs of the Point Lepreau refurbishment. The 1.4 billion dollar project is now at least 150 million dollars over budget--and--that extra cost was for a five month timeline extention. The project is now seven months behind schedule and expected to be finished early next year.
David Alward says a non-partisan committee should be set up to oversee the work and promote trans-parency and account-ability.
Price of Gas Continues to Climb
Updated July30/09
The Energy and Utilities Board has released it's weekly price schedule which shows the maximum retail for a litre of gasoline is 96.2 which is up just over two cents from seven days ago. Most stations in St Stephen are advertising gas for 97.0 even today.
Diesel is up almost three cents coming in 95.4, furnace oil takes a jump of almost four cents to 77.1 and propane is only up percentage points at 81.8.
The Energy and Utilities Board has released it's weekly price schedule which shows the maximum retail for a litre of gasoline is 96.2 which is up just over two cents from seven days ago. Most stations in St Stephen are advertising gas for 97.0 even today.
Diesel is up almost three cents coming in 95.4, furnace oil takes a jump of almost four cents to 77.1 and propane is only up percentage points at 81.8.
Oak Bay Camp Ground Now Open
Updated July30/09
Heading into the long weekend campers will be happy to hear the closed sign is officially down at the Oak Bay camp ground. The new Camp Ground Manager Joe Moffit tells tide news he can't say enough on how much this means to him to finally open for the season.He says alot of hard work and long hours but finally the camp ground is ready for business.
Moffit says there is roughly 80 sites that are now available. He says there is still some work that has to be completed but the majority is done. To open the camp ground was roughly $25,000.00 dollars to upgrade the premise. The tender is a ten year contract.
Heading into the long weekend campers will be happy to hear the closed sign is officially down at the Oak Bay camp ground. The new Camp Ground Manager Joe Moffit tells tide news he can't say enough on how much this means to him to finally open for the season.He says alot of hard work and long hours but finally the camp ground is ready for business.
Moffit says there is roughly 80 sites that are now available. He says there is still some work that has to be completed but the majority is done. To open the camp ground was roughly $25,000.00 dollars to upgrade the premise. The tender is a ten year contract.
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Point Lepreau
Updated July29/09
Opposition Leader David Alward is concerned about the delays in the Point Lepreau refurbishment, and its potential cost to New Brunswick ratepayers.
The project was originally pegged at a cost of $1.4 billion, however, the continuous delays are costing New Brunswickers more and more each day. The extra cost was originally estimated to be over $150 million when the project was only five and a half months behind schedule. It is now seven months behind schedule, and said to be completed in early 2010.
Opposition Leader David Alward is concerned about the delays in the Point Lepreau refurbishment, and its potential cost to New Brunswick ratepayers.
The project was originally pegged at a cost of $1.4 billion, however, the continuous delays are costing New Brunswickers more and more each day. The extra cost was originally estimated to be over $150 million when the project was only five and a half months behind schedule. It is now seven months behind schedule, and said to be completed in early 2010.
Celebration in Harvey
updated July29/09
Final preparations are underway for the Don Messer Centennial Celebration in Harvey Station. The events takes place in an 800-seat tent beside the rec centre, just up the hill from Harvey's famous giant fiddle. Messer, who was born and raised in nearby Tweedside, was one of Canada's most beloved entertainers. He will be celebrated with concerts, musical jams, an outdoor inter-faith church service and much more. This take place through august 1st to the 8th.
Final preparations are underway for the Don Messer Centennial Celebration in Harvey Station. The events takes place in an 800-seat tent beside the rec centre, just up the hill from Harvey's famous giant fiddle. Messer, who was born and raised in nearby Tweedside, was one of Canada's most beloved entertainers. He will be celebrated with concerts, musical jams, an outdoor inter-faith church service and much more. This take place through august 1st to the 8th.
Moosehead Has a Hit
Updated July29/09
It appears Moosehead Breweries has a hit on it's hands. Moosehead Light Lime is the companies most successful launch of a brand in the past 25 years with 1.2 million bottles sold since June.27th. It was only available here and over on the Island for the first month but cases are being delivered to Nova Scotia this week.
President Andrew Oland says the product has exceeded their expectations and they are thrilled with the response. Production at the brewery has had to increase to meet the demand which means extra shifts for staff. Light Lime is the breweries second new product this year.......Cracked Canoe hit NB Liquor store shelves back in the spring.
It appears Moosehead Breweries has a hit on it's hands. Moosehead Light Lime is the companies most successful launch of a brand in the past 25 years with 1.2 million bottles sold since June.27th. It was only available here and over on the Island for the first month but cases are being delivered to Nova Scotia this week.
President Andrew Oland says the product has exceeded their expectations and they are thrilled with the response. Production at the brewery has had to increase to meet the demand which means extra shifts for staff. Light Lime is the breweries second new product this year.......Cracked Canoe hit NB Liquor store shelves back in the spring.
Milk Cartons Can be Recycled
Update July29/09
Beginning next month, you will be able to recycle all your milk cartons. Public Education Officer with the Fundy Region Solid Waste Commission Brenda MacCallum tells Tide News, you could always recycle the plastic jugs and the bags.
This new set up is conjunction with the Waste Commissions new five to three bin sorting facility. This means their fleet of trucks will be able to pick up more material at one stop. Things get started the first two weeks of next month.
Beginning next month, you will be able to recycle all your milk cartons. Public Education Officer with the Fundy Region Solid Waste Commission Brenda MacCallum tells Tide News, you could always recycle the plastic jugs and the bags.
This new set up is conjunction with the Waste Commissions new five to three bin sorting facility. This means their fleet of trucks will be able to pick up more material at one stop. Things get started the first two weeks of next month.
Construction in St. George
Update July29/09
Construction will start today in St George.Motorists are advised that the Magaguadavic River # 2 Upper Bridge located on Main Street will be reduced to one lane . Transportation Minister Denis Landry says the construction in the amount of $80,000 dollars is expected to last four weeks, weather permitting. Traffic lights will be in place to assist the flow of traffic. Keep in mind Fines have doubled if you are caught speeding in construction zones.
Construction will start today in St George.Motorists are advised that the Magaguadavic River # 2 Upper Bridge located on Main Street will be reduced to one lane . Transportation Minister Denis Landry says the construction in the amount of $80,000 dollars is expected to last four weeks, weather permitting. Traffic lights will be in place to assist the flow of traffic. Keep in mind Fines have doubled if you are caught speeding in construction zones.
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Man Dies of His Injuries
Update July28/09
A second person had died as the result of a crash in McAdam last week. On July 23, a head on collision between two vehicles claimed the life of Tabitha Kitchen of McAdam. Three young children in Kitchen’s vehicle were taken to hospital to be treated for non-life threatening injuries.
The driver of the second vehicle, 75 year old Blake Maclean of Harvey, NB succumbed to his injuries on Sunday at the Saint John Regional Hospital.
A second person had died as the result of a crash in McAdam last week. On July 23, a head on collision between two vehicles claimed the life of Tabitha Kitchen of McAdam. Three young children in Kitchen’s vehicle were taken to hospital to be treated for non-life threatening injuries.
The driver of the second vehicle, 75 year old Blake Maclean of Harvey, NB succumbed to his injuries on Sunday at the Saint John Regional Hospital.
Refinery Decision Reax
Updated July 28/09
A prominent economist with the University of Alberta says now is not the time to add capacity to refining operations and Irving Oil made the right decision to halt plans for its proposed second refinery. Andre Plourde tells our news department , more people are buying smaller, fuel efficient and hybrid vehicles but that doesn't mean a second refinery won't be a good idea in the future.
Plourde says in the long term there will be a return in increased demand as the economy rebounds from the recession.
A prominent economist with the University of Alberta says now is not the time to add capacity to refining operations and Irving Oil made the right decision to halt plans for its proposed second refinery. Andre Plourde tells our news department , more people are buying smaller, fuel efficient and hybrid vehicles but that doesn't mean a second refinery won't be a good idea in the future.
Plourde says in the long term there will be a return in increased demand as the economy rebounds from the recession.
UPDATE ON LEPREAU UPGRADE
update July28/09
The refurbishment at Point Lepreau has reached an important milestone, but the project is now seven months behind schedule. NB Power spokeswoman Heather MacLean says crews have completed the removal of 380 tubes from the heart of the reactor which completes the reactor disassembly.
It is the first time a Candu-6 reactor has been refurbished and MacLean says the use of specialized tools for the job took longer than expected. The project was originally expected to cost $1.4 billion and would have seen the reactor back online in September but it will now be next year.
The refurbishment at Point Lepreau has reached an important milestone, but the project is now seven months behind schedule. NB Power spokeswoman Heather MacLean says crews have completed the removal of 380 tubes from the heart of the reactor which completes the reactor disassembly.
It is the first time a Candu-6 reactor has been refurbished and MacLean says the use of specialized tools for the job took longer than expected. The project was originally expected to cost $1.4 billion and would have seen the reactor back online in September but it will now be next year.
Friday, July 24, 2009
Wet and Wild Weather for the Weekend
Update July24/09
Environment Canada has posted a warning for some wild weather this weekend. They are tracking a system developing over the Atlantic south of New York. It will lie over Maine today and expected to make the shift into our area today and tonight.
Rain at times is expected to be heavy and howling winds approaching gale force near the coast. Forecaster's tell us with this kind of combination, there could be flooding in some low lying area's. The full forecast is coming up shortly.
Environment Canada has posted a warning for some wild weather this weekend. They are tracking a system developing over the Atlantic south of New York. It will lie over Maine today and expected to make the shift into our area today and tonight.
Rain at times is expected to be heavy and howling winds approaching gale force near the coast. Forecaster's tell us with this kind of combination, there could be flooding in some low lying area's. The full forecast is coming up shortly.
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